Decently-Solid Mario Party game. The only handheld version in the series. Board design could be better. Only 2 of the 5 boards play with regular "20-coin-moving-star" rules. Story is unique but very short and simple. Unlockables are present but only used to look at. Mini-games are great! Some are easier than others yet the DS's dual screen, mic, and touch capabilities are used nicely. Some 2v2 games have terrible to amazing AI so is sometimes unpredictable. Collect coins, trade for stars. "Free item" spaces along with underground shops where you can buy and dump up to 3 items. If you enjoy MP 4 and 5 the DS version will feel fairly comfortable. Nice extras and multi-player options as well. A minor disappointment overall.
Surprising fun from Disney not only for the young ones.
For an older, Disney title, Spectrobes: Beyond The Portals has surprising potential and depth. Despite some minor camera controls and slow transitions between dialogue sequences, there is a lot of fun and enjoyment to be had. Trading and battling with friends is also capable. With some better development this series could take off and compete well with the likes of Pokemon.